America .. a military helicopter and a passenger plane crash near an airport in Washington
The Washington Police, DC, explained that a joint search and rescue operation between several agencies underway in the “Botomac” river after the plane crashed.
A plane crashed near Ronald Reagan Airport
She indicated that the movement of aircraft at Reagan Airport was stopped, noting that there is information on the plane more than 60 passengers and 4 crew members and will issue more details later.
An official said that the military helicopter, which collided with a passenger plane near Ronald Reagan National Airport, near Washington, was on a training flight.
The Federal Aviation Authority stated that a passenger plane collided with a helicopter during its landing at the airport, adding that the airport will close until 0500 morning local time.
Aircraft accidents in America
In a brief statement, the commission announced that a regional passenger plane belonging to the BSA Airlines collided with a military helicopter while it was approaching a runway 33 at the airport.
The accident occurred about nine in the evening Washington time (second in the morning GMT). The authority explained that the plane was on a flight from the city of Whitchita, Kansas.
She pointed out that the Transportation Safety Authority will undertake the investigation of the accident, and it was not immediately clear the extent of the possible human damage or losses.
White House spokeswoman Caroline Levitte told Fox News that President Donald Trump had seen the situation, describing him as “horrific”.
Recover two bodies
US Airlines told CNN that there are 60 passengers and four crew members on the passenger plane.
Two US defense officials confirmed the collision of a US Army helicopter (Hok 660) with a passenger plane near Washington, on Wednesday.
“NBC” reported that at least two bodies from the Botomac River after the accident.
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